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I lived in a house next to some woods, with no near neighbors or neighborhoods. And I got to map each path and tree within a five-mile circle of me. Safeguarding secrets the forest had, I'd take refuge there when feeling sad. And finding comfort in solitude, I'd go there cause grownups wouldn't intrude. I'd shimmy up springy sapling trees until they started bending with ease. And descending gently to the ground, I'd slowly drift down without a sound. Every apple tree or berry patch was rightly considered a fair catch. And each bog and woodland I'd explore was a pleasure I'd not had before. The woods became my favorite place, a getaway from life's daunting pace. And I loved it when I'd spot a deer calmly browsing with nothing to fear.

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Date: 2/9/2019 9:35:00 PM
Beautiful images of nostalgic delight. Well penned, Emile.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 2/10/2019 8:12:00 AM
Thanks Line, your comments are always appreciated my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/4/2019 11:02:00 PM
As rich and fulfilled a vision as 'Fern Hill' by Dylan Thomas! Hearkens back to a time of holy innocence. SO Beautiful! Thank You!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 2/5/2019 6:56:00 AM
Thanks Andrew, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 1/19/2019 11:15:00 AM
Emile, a great descriptive and well written poem . Congratulations on your win!:). Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/19/2019 1:20:00 PM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 1/14/2019 6:03:00 PM
This is so much fun to read; peaceful too. Well penned.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 1/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
Thank you M.L., I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 1/13/2019 7:35:00 AM
Hi Emile, It sounds like you had a wonderful"playground" as a child. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Emile Pinet
Date: 1/13/2019 9:18:00 AM
Thank you so much Alexis, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 1/13/2019 7:16:00 AM
Sounds beautiful a great place for a child to explore and have many an adventure.. A sentimental take on the contest Emile.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Emile Pinet
Date: 1/13/2019 9:19:00 AM
Thank you so much Silent One, I appreciate the placement and your support my friend, Emile.

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